South Africa Travel Guide
Travel to South Africa, and two things will happen:
1.You’ll realise you ran out of time.
2.You’ll end up booking another trip with a much longer itinerary.
With a ridiculous amount of incredible things to do in South Africa, it’s impossible to fit all of the highlights into a single trip. After all, how do you choose between Big 5 game drives in the Kruger National Park or tracking down the famous black-maned lions in the Kgalagadi?
It’s a conundrum, and I’m here to help you plan your first (of many) trips to South Africa.
Destinations
Plan Your Trip
What to See
Everything you need to know for your first trip to South Africa.
Getting Around
Tips for exploring South Africa by air, rail, bus, or car and how to rent a vehicle.
Best Time to Visit
Find out how the season will affect your budget and itinerary.
Things to Know
Everything you need to know for your first trip to South Africa.
Money & Costs
Money-saving tips to help you travel to South Africa on a budget.
Best Road Trips
South Africa is the ultimate road trip destination. Here are my top picks.
South Africa TRAVEL GUIDEs
Good to Know
Language
There are 11 official languages in South Africa. The most widely spoken languages are Zulu, Xhosa, English, and Afrikaans.
LGBTQ+ Safety
South Africa is one of the safest LQBTQ+ countries in Africa. It legalised same-sex marriage in 2006, and Cape Town has a thriving drag scene.
Plug Points
The plug points in South Africa type D, M and N. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50Hz.
Where to Stay
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